Barrier: Supersede

By Pamela Caves

Warrant Officer and head of the Control department, Sky Legend, only has a few weeks left in her pregnancy. Life is fantastic... until her husband, the head of base security, is suddenly arrested for attempting to assassinate the head of the United Alliance. In addition, a security officer has been murdered. The lead investigator seems bent on Austin Legend's guilt; indeed, the evidence against him is strong. But Sky is certain he's innocent and with the help of their close friend, Jackson Montgomery, and the head of SD 32, General Devin Tain, she seeks the truth. What she finds instead appalls her and puts her, and her unborn twins, in horrific danger.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pamela Caves
• Release date: Jun 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311871961

Pamela Caves

Pamela is a teacher and writer living in northern Alabama.

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Barrier:

Supersede

(Book 3)

by

Pamela Caves

Smashwords Edition

Copyright 2014 Pamela Caves

Also by Pamela Caves:

Future Past

Barrier: The Purpose of Pain

Barrier: Ethics vs. Duty

The Hand

Learn more about this author at www.PamelaCaves.com

Cover: Pregnancy Photo Image Courtesy of adamr / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Edited by Pamela Gifford, Creative Services at www.PamelaGifford.com

Published by: Fiction Lake Publishing

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I.

Sky Legend

It had been the longest damned day of my entire career.

Wait... let me think on that a moment. Thirteen years of military service under my belt; yes, still the longest day.

But I hadn't known just how much longer it would really be.

I’d spent two weeks planning today’s events: the execution of the preparedness trials for General Hashan Zatokitan, the leading military general of the United Alliance. It was an honor to host such a guest but also a tiring burden. I was ready for a nice, hearty supper with my husband and my wonderfully soft bed (husband optional since our bed seemed smaller these days).

On the way to my closet, I happened by my full-length mirror and couldn't help but take pause. I was only thirty-three weeks pregnant but felt, and dare I say looked, as huge as a house. It was weird, though. I thought at the beginning of this journey that I'd mind the changes in my body but, honestly, they didn't really bother me. I felt my sons move and grow and it filled my heart with awe and love. Austin still found me attractive and my twins and I were healthy. Nothing else mattered.

I heard the front door to our apartment open. I left the bedroom to find Austin hunkered over the control panel.

What are you doing? I asked. I took a few more steps forward and was surprised to see his shoulders heaving with labored breathing. He was creating a new override code for the front door lock. Austin?

A gasp escaped my throat when he suddenly jumped up and ran toward me. He took one of my hands and lightly ran the fingers of his other hand over my protruding belly. Sweat glistened over his forehead and his eyes were laced with worry. Sky, I love you.

What is going on?

I want you to know that I'm sorry. I never meant for it to happen like this.

I swallowed a ball of fear and felt tears welling in my eyes. You're scaring me.

I love you and my sons more than anything. Please know that.

I jumped when something from the outside hit our front door so hard that a vase on a table nearby fell over. A series of heavy knocks followed.

Chief Legend! Come out now with your hands up! We'll take you by force if necessary!

I tried to ask again but the words refused to come; the horrified expression on his face was enough to stall my words. I breathed heavy with him and tried to keep the bile down.

Whatever you do, please don't believe I had anything to do with it.

I don't understand...

Jackson will explain...

The code on the door didn't hold long. As soon as the door came open, a security detail rushed inside. I didn't know what I expected to see given that my husband was the head of security for Special Services Division 32, but I didn't expect a security team from General Zatokitan's personal staff.

One of them grabbed Austin and threw him to the floor, not an easy task given his muscular frame. When I screamed, another one grabbed my arms and pulled me away. I struggled but the security detail begged me to calm down for my babies’ sakes. Austin didn't seem to want to struggle at all, as if he knew he was defeated.

Get your hands off of her!

Jackson Montgomery,